Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-07


Dut Of praise and esteem has ever been
town and whose admirable and dignifed
course during the campaign has added to
his personal popularity, more than a
hundred fold. With Mr. Graham, were
also elected gentlemen Of ability and the
highest character as aldermen-Messre.
Watson, Ingraham, Hughes and
DR.. Cloes who holds his
his title on the narrow and slippry edge
OF q tie vote with Alderman Selvidge.
The movement that started with Mr..
Graham, carried with it more strength
than was at first claimed and the victori-
ous boys Saturday night gave the even
ing up wholly to great rejoicing over the
successful denouement OF their efforts.
Naturally they had out the band and
banners and as everybody knows Hon.
w. E. Dodge, who was supposed to be
one Of the principal opponents, came in
for more than his share of the general
chatting. Mr.. Dodge carried himself
equitably and serenely, letting the other
fellows have good time, AZ it was their
night beyond doubt. Mr. Dodge's turn
came last night and the organization OF
the council, his reelection to the Office OF
city attorney, with but one vote against
him, the reelection of Andrew Blewett to
the clerks Office, six votes to two, gave
the Peoples ticket o merited opportunity
OF having q jubilee. The four aldermen
Meesrs. Clark, Dole, Mueller and Dris-
coll, with Alderman Selvidge, one of the
fourth ward tie, constituted winning
combination which naturally and easily
worked together. They refused to con-
slider the ordinance introduced by Mr.
Hicks to decide the fourth ward vote by
lot, and the ordinance and the aldermen
seem to be lost in the shuttle, Every
thing was done respectfully, legally and
in the best of order. They we're congrat-
ulated by any number of friends on their
evenings work, and behaved modestly
under the ordeal.
After the council adjourned the band
boys made their appearance, and trans
parency peculiarly satisfactory to Mr..
Dodge came with them. One side bore
the inscription different from Sat
urday evenings screen "Willis got
There and dodge, Blewitt and Sell
vidge,' appeared on the other side.
Mr. Dodge made short address to his
friends who cheered him again and again,
on his snatching victory from the jaws Of
defeat. The band played while every
body stayed on the sidwalk, or stood in
the middle of the road as sst suited them.
It was plenty of fun for the people and
no one to hinder or make them afraid.
The band gave Albert Allen compli-
mentary serenade and that gentleman
appeared and made neat little address
to his friends, thanking them for the at
tention. TIE ALERT Office was also re-
membered with the music.
Supt. Graham assumed his Office OF
mayor, and no one can doubt for mo-
ment that he will not make successful
offcial,-a gentleman who commands res
pect Of all whose honesty and decision
Of character have made him many new
admirers. His administration will be for
the good OF Jamestown the assurance OF
which is sufficient. The ALERT will be
glad to record every effort Of the new
mayor to fill with credit to himself and
the city, the highest Office in its gift.
Captain, now Alderman Ingraham of
the third ward, got down to his work last
evening like skillful politician, and
never let good point escape him. The
captain will take an interest and make an
active, efficient member for the good OF
the city MS we'll as his ward.